Due to its proximity to Hungary, as well as to the economic activities in the area, Oradea became one of the most important cities in northwestern Romania. Situated on the bank of Crișul Repede river and having a vast history, the city is visited more and more by the Romanians from all over the country, but also by foreigners. Thus, tourism in the area has started to significantly develop in recent times.

Being one of Romania’s “undiscovered” beautiful cities, Oradea offers to its tourists a variety of places where they can spend their time, relaxing or enjoying an intense nightlife. Here are some tourist attractions that you can visit in the city, but also a few places where you can stay:

  1. Oradea Fortress - www.oradea.ro

    Cetatea Oradea

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    The Oradea Fortress has a history of more than 1000 years, being one of the main tourist attractions of the city. Inside, you can also visit the city museum, the pass being only 5 lei. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday, between 9 AM to 5 PM.

  2. Oradea Zoo Garden - www.zooradea.ro

    Gradina Zoo Oradea

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    If you love wild animals and want that captive ones to live as close to their natural habitat, then the Zoo Garden in Oradea offers you the opportunity to “adopt” any animal you like. Thus, by donating the amount of 100 lei, you will know that your favorite animal will receive the best conditions. The ticket price for visiting the Zoo Garden is 14 lei/adult.

  3. Țării Crișurilor Museum - www.mtariicrisurilor.ro

    Muzeul Tarii Crisurilor

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    The museum is one of the most important tourist attraction in the city of Oradea. It is formed by the museum of “Țării Crișurilor”, the Memorial Museum of “Iosif Vulcan”, “Aurel Lazăr” Memorial Museum, “Andy Endre” Memorial Museum and Vadul Crișului cave. The ticket price for an adult is 8 lei.

If you are delighted with the places you can visit in Oradea, we recommend you some hotels where you can stay:

  1.  Impero Hotel *** - www.hotelimpero.eu  

    Hotel Impero

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    Hotel Impero is located on 69 Decebal Boulevard, offering its guests rooms starting from 150 lei/single room. The price differs depending on the number of people and the type of room chosen.

  2. Astoria Hotel **** - www.astoriaoradea.ro

    Hotel Astoria

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    At Astoria Hotel, the price for a single room is 165 lei/night. Located on 12 Teatrului Street, the hotel offers its guests a restaurant and a bar, which are perfect for relaxation or business meetings.

  3. RHC Royal Hotel Oradea *** - www.royalhoteloradea.ro

    RHC Royal Hotel Oradea

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    RHC Royal Hotel Oradea has a restaurant and a wine cellar, offering its guests traditional and international dishes, specially created to delight them. The price for a single room is 120 lei/night.

So, don’t wait anymore and visit Oradea, one of the most popular tourist destinations of this year!


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